Renowned Niger Delta leader and elder statesman, Edwin Clark, died on Monday at the age of 97.

His death was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday morning by a family representative, Prof. C. C. Clark.

The PANDEF also issued an official announcement, signed by its spokesman, Obiuwevbi Ominimini.

The statement was jointly released by Professor College Clark of the Clark-Fuludu-Bakederemo family and Ambassador Dr. Godknows Igali, the National Chairman of PANDEF.

Commissioner for Education (Mid-Western Region, 1968-1971)
Commissioner for Finance and Establishment (Bendel State, 1972-1975)
Federal Commissioner for Information under General Yakubu Gowon (1975)

• His impact on Nigeria’s politics and advocacy spanned decades, and he remained a respected elder statesman until his passing on February 17, 2025.

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